Win a luxury Indonesian cruise worth £20,000
Voting in the 2018 Telegraph Travel Awards is now open, giving you the opportunity to reward those operators and destinations that continue to surpass your expectations. And because we recognise you need to invest time and energy to make these awards what they are, as a reward for your efforts we are delighted to offer you the chance to win one of 20 luxury holidays - including this dramatic six-night Indonesian cruise on Alila Purnama, with two nights at Alila Villas Uluwatu and flights courtesy of The Ultimate Travel Company, worth £20,000.
One lucky winner will experience the islands and waters in and around the Komodo National Park on board the 46-metre Alila Purnama, with a chance to see the Komodo dragons and swim alongside whale sharks. The trip will end with two nights at Alila Villas Uluwatu – known for its 164ft cliff-hanging infinity pool. Each of its 56 villas have been styled in a contemporary way but with use of traditional Balinese materials and come with a private pool and butler.
How to enter
Follow this link to tell us about your favourite travel companies and destinations - and to enter the draw for one of 20 prizes. You will need to leave your name, telephone number and a valid email address. See here for full terms and conditions.
The prize
Courtesy of The Ultimate Travel Company the winners will travel from the UK to Labuan Bajo, where the seven-day/six-night Komodo Expedition on-board Alila Purnama begins. On day one, the ship will set sail towards Gililawa Laut, the northern islands, reefs and pinnacles of the Komodo National Park, where it will anchor for the night. On day two and three, guests will have the chance to enjoy a day of diving and snorkelling with dolphins and manta rays before continuing the journey to the island of Banta. On day four, winners will explore the Komodo National Park through a guided tour by experience rangers before spending the afternoon relaxing on the famous Pink Beach. Day five will give guests a chance to sunbath on a secluded beach or enjoy a pampering spa treatment following a dive or snorkel. Day six will see Alila Purnama sail to Batu Muncul where guests will have the chance to enjoy the pristine white-sand beaches with a barbeque under the stars. The journey will end in Labuan Bajo where guests will take internal flights to Bali before being transferred to Alila Villas Uluwatu.
Alila Villas Uluwatu is located along the southernmost coast of Bali, close to the Uluwatu Temple; Bali’s most spectacular temple high on a clifftop overlooking the Indian Ocean. Contemporary design and an innovative eco-friendly architectural framework seamlessly integrate with the magic of Bali’s cultural richness, continuing the Alila tradition of a total destination experience that is serene, sensual and surprisingly different. Here, guests will enjoy two-nights’ in a one-bedroom pool villa on a bed & breakfast basis here, before boarding international flights to return to the UK, courtesy of The Ultimate Travel Company.
The prize also includes return airport transfers from Denpasar to Alila Villas Uluwatu, a suite for two on Alila Purnama including all land transfers, schedules excursions and meals, refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages, unlimited dives, activities such as snorkelling, sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboards, shore excursions, island hopping, and National Park permits and admission fees.
The providers
The hallmark of Alila Hotels & Resorts (alilahotels.com) is the combination of innovative design and luxury in unique locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, crafted artisanship, personalised hospitality, and bespoke journeys. In support of sustainable tourism, Alila hotels adopt EarthCheck operating standards, integrating the natural, physical and cultural elements of their environments.
The Ultimate Travel Company (theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk) has been creating award-winning tailor-made journeys, escorted tours and bespoke adventures for the last 26 years. Indeed, every kind of travel imaginable. Worldwide. Because everyone sees things differently, their experts use their unrivalled knowledge to design your ‘ultimate’ holiday, made to measure for you.
Previous winners | Telegraph Travel Awards 2011-2017
Terms and conditions
The prize includes six nights on a full-board basis on Alila Purnama for two in a suite including all land transfers, schedules excursions and meals. Also included are two nights at Alila Villas Uluwatu for two in a one-bedroom pool villa on a bed & breakfast basis including return airport transfers. International economy flights from the UK to Labuan Bajo and Bali to UK are also included as part of the prize provided by The Ultimate Travel Company. Domestic flights from Labuan Bajo to Bali are also included as part of the prize.
The prize is limited to the departure dates of the expedition in 2019 from 1 – 7 July. The two nights at Alila Villas Uluwatu will be from 7 – 9 July. See here for full terms and conditions.
